3-D Mammography Increases Cancer Detection
Brenda Baumann, RN, MSN Director of The Breast Center at St. David’s Medical Center What is breast tomosynthesis or 3-D Mammography? Breast tomosynthesis is
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Working Mother, Wife, Volunteer, and now, Breast Cancer Survivor – A Reflection on her Cancer and Support Group
By: Michelle Vanderlinden, BCRC client A little bit about me: I am a 47-year-old mom of an 18-year-old daughter and a 10-year-old son. For fourteen years,
What Do We Know Now? An Insider’s Look at the Latest Ideas & Findings of America’s Breast Surgeons
Editors note: In May 2014, the American Society of Breast Surgeons (ASBrS) hosted over 1400 breast surgeons for their 15th Annual Meeting to discuss the
Myths and Truths about Lymphedema – Recap of June’s Educate & Empower Series
Nancy Kaufmann, OTC, CLT-LANA, St. David’s Medical Center Dr. Christine Fisher & Dr. Rob Whitfield, Plastic Surgeon at Austin Breast and Body Introduction Lymphedema
Sexuality & Breast Cancer by Tiffany T. Garrett, MA, NCC, LPC-S
Tiffany T. Garrett, MA, NCC, LPC-S Psychotherapist Breast cancer is a difficult thing to go through, no doubt about it. It’s difficult enough to have
“Our friendship will not end with chemo” – A Reflection on Support
By: Debbie Shepherd, BCRC client I was diagnosed on Friday, November 8th with Stage 2a Invasive Ductal Carcinoma breast cancer. At the time I knew
Recent Study Attacks Value of Mammography: Our Response, by Dr. Catherine Young of Austin Radiological Association (ARA)
Catherine A. Young, MD Radiologist with Austin Radiological Association (ARA) Attacks against screening mammography continue to be reported in the media, typically in reliance on
Highlights from the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium 2013 by Debra Patt, MD, MPH
Debra Patt, MD, MPH Medical Oncologist, Hematologist/Texas Oncology The San Antonio breast cancer symposium (SABCS) is always a meeting where you can count on getting
BCRC Client Spotlight: Jacquie Roberts diagnosed with Stage IV Breast Cancer, metastasizing to the liver and bones
How did your family react to your diagnosis and treatment? Most of my family is deceased. I have a loving aunt and cousin who were
Inroads Against Breast Cancer by Carsten Kampe, MD, PhD, FACP of Texas Oncology
Carsten Kampe, MD, PhD, FACP Medical Oncologist, Hematologist/Texas Oncology Twenty years ago when I was a mere MD PhD fellow at UCLA growing cancer cells